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Rugby cap
Rugby cap made from black velvet (6 sections joined together); lined with cream cotton twill fabric also consisting of 6 sections joined together; rectangular section at crown applied to centre (inside crown); maker's mark printed on inside crown; narrow metal braid applied along lower edge of cap; same braid covering seams of 6 velvet sections; peak reinforced with card interlining; black velvet-covered wooden? button at centre of crown; metal purl tassle attached to this by a Z-twist metal thread; silk thread embroidery and applique at centre front: yellow angel above orange shield shape; shield made from card covered with orange silk fabric (adhered?); shield is outlined with yellow silk cord; all metal components are silver-coloured.